Summer Beginner Program

Ages 6 – 17
July – August 2019
Twice Weekly, Free

Our tennis pros are here to transfer their love of the game, using fun exercises and drills to help teach kids the basics of tennis and discover a sport for life. We have classes for all skill levels, and host weekly competitions and special events for intermediate-level players.

Beginner tennis classes are usually divided into three 1-hour sessions, depending on number of participants and available courts at the park. On the first day of class, you should plan your arrival based on age of your child. Pee wee’s (6-8 years old) are typically the first hour, followed by ages 9-12 and then 13-17. More advanced instruction for intermediate-level players is also available at select sites. Once the program is underway, the site director will provide more specific schedule information for that park.

We also accommodate organized camps and youth groups at specific sites if/when space is available and on a “first-come basis.” Group registration is now closed.

Lacoste Junior Tennis Academy

Ages 8 – 17
Year-Round, Free

Our year-round, tournament training program for advanced junior players provides free, expert coaching and practice time at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. Tryouts are held annually in May and are open to dedicated junior players ages 8-17.

Please contact the CityParks Sports office at 718-760-6999 for more information.

Junior Tournament Series

July & August, 2019 CityParks Junior Tournament Series

Held at five parks in July and August, our Junior Tournament Series gives intermediate and advanced juniors an opportunity to develop their skills all summer in USTA-sanctioned competitions. Players compete for points to qualify for the New York City Junior Invitational Championships in September.

BNP Paribas Aces Tennis Program

Advanced Junior Players
Year-Round, Free

Our most dedicated and advanced junior tennis players are invited to participate in our year-round Aces intermediate-level program. Participants receive free specialized indoor training in a small group environment. This program offers training to youngsters in the off-season when court time is expensive and training is less frequent.

The Aces program also provides players with notable guest speakers from the tennis community and subsidizes tournament fees during the off-season. Participants are invited from our summer USTA sanctioned Junior Tournament Series and must maintain an 85 average during the school year. The Aces program is offered in all five boroughs.

Sponsors

Generous private support is provided by The Thompson Family Foundation, The George and Valerie Delacorte Fund, The J.M. Kaplan Fund, and Aviation Development Council. Public support is provided by the New York City Council. In partnership with NYC Parks.